I am new to the forum and am hoping to learn a lot from the site. I enjoy fishing it's very relaxing and very therapeutic at least for me it is.

What I seem to struggle with at times is what many of your would call the basics, example: rod selection, line types and when to use when not to use etc.

I am hoping to gain knowledge and support so I can make good decisions when time to buy, and not look foolish if I were to go on an outing with some guys.

Thanks in advance.

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A-Jay

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Jeff

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Try to watch the videos and shows that aren't just a half hour infomercial type thing. Most of the TV guys are actually selling their sponsors products but you can also find informative shows and videos that actually give solid suggestions on HOW to fish a certain type of bait. The most important thing is to be observant of guys who tend to be consistent in catching fish. I'd try to find the videos that are more "how to" like things offered by BASS and Lindner's Angling Edge. These shows will show preferences for certain sponsored baits but will usually give a "why, where and how to" for being more efficient. Also, understand that 90% of the fish live in about 10% of the lake or stream so try to learn patterns. If you have a boat a good starting point on most bodies of water is a point and either side of the point, preferably with deeper water close by.  And look for transition areas - those places where the bank and bottom makeup change: a gravel bank that butts up to a larger chunk rock bank, a flat with grass where you can find definite edges where the weeds stop and start. Always look for edges and transition areas.

And good luck - it'll come - sometimes in flurries and sometimes with a lot of boredom in between.

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